St-Albert Cheese Co-operative

One of the oldest co-operatives in Canada, it is known for its cheddar and its poutine curds and was named Grand Champion at the 2013 and 2014 British Empire Cheese Shows.

[8] The mayor of The Nation, Ontario, the municipality that includes St-Albert, stated that the fire was "more than the loss of the building.

"[9] In the weeks following the fire, Ontario was struck by a shortage of cheese curds, with deals being made with several Québec fromageries to increase production to temporarily service the region.

A small online black market popping up, with a bag of St-Albert cheese that usually cost $7 being resold on sites such as Kijiji for as much as $55.

[18] In February 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the Co-op was forced to temporarily close after three workers tested positive for the disease.